Margate-Upon-Guinea: Pigeon and the rise of pub psychedelia Psychedelia and pints… Ben Forrest Jul 13, 2026
Mádé Kuti – ‘Chapter 1: Where Does Happiness Come From?’ album review: A new generation of the Afrobeat dynasty A magnificent effort. Ben Forrest Jul 23, 2025
Gasper Nali – ‘Chule Chule Iwe’ album review: Malawian sunshine perfect for summer Sweet babatoni blues. Tom Taylor Jun 12, 2025
Wganda Kenya: The legendary outfit who brought Afrobeat to the Colombian coast A trailblazing band… Ben Forrest Mar 12, 2025
Songs of kidnapping and despair: the bold defiance of highlife pioneer Osayomore Joseph We could all learn from his legacy… Will Howard Jan 22, 2025
“Music is the weapon”: Fela Kuti’s enduring message of hope “Music is the weapon of the future.” Ben Forrest Nov 29, 2024
Sonic Interventions – ‘Do You Remember?’ album review: a politically defiant jazz odyssey An impressive debut. Ben Forrest Nov 21, 2024
The great Fela Kuti revival: Five modern artists indebted to the Afrobeat godfather A lasting legacy. Ben Forrest Oct 17, 2024
Ibibio Sound Machine – ‘Pull the Rope’ album review: infectious dance euphoria with an industrial edge Their fifth studio album. Ben Forrest May 1, 2024
Muito Kaballa: Cobalt Studios provides a different type of triumphant gig A serving of fun and food. Tom Taylor Mar 16, 2024
Mona Finnih: the progentior of Afrofunk A trailblazing force for Nigerian music. Ben Forrest Feb 10, 2024
Ebony Bones: the wrongfully forgotten progenitor of art-rock Afrobeat A true original. Ben Forrest Jan 30, 2024